Rephonic
Artwork for The Making Of

The Making Of

The Making Of
Cinematography
Film Industry
Donnie Darko
Blade Runner
Filmmaking
Digital Filmmaking
2024 Election
JVC
Streaming Technology
Video Production
Emerging Cinematographer Awards
Here
Sony
Strange Darling
Visual Journalism
The Americans
Los Angeles
Broadcasting
Documentaries
Apple

"The Making Of" explores the creative pros behind the most innovative films & TV shows in recent history. themakingof.substack.com

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes99Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
TV & FilmFilm Interviews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Making Of

Latest Episodes

In this episode, we welcome director Bernard MacMahon and producer Allison McGourty. This team brought us Becoming Led Zeppelin — the first documentary the legendary group has ever agreed to participate in. The film is currently streaming on Netflix ... more

In this episode, we welcome editor Glen Scantlebury, ACE. Glen has worked on a variety of influential films such as Megalopolis, Dracula, The Cotton Club, The Godfather Part III, Armageddon, Con Air, The Rock, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, The Texas Chain... more

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Jo Willems, ASC, SBC. Jo has shot an impressive list of films including Hard Candy, 30 Days of Night, Limitless, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 and 2, The Hunger Games:... more

In this episode, we welcome Mark Irwin, CSC, ASC. Mark is the cinematographer of many iconic films including Scream, The Brood, Scanners, Videodrome, The Fly, The Dead Zone, New Nightmare, Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, Road Trip, and... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Team Deakins
Team DeakinsJames Ellis Deakins, Roger Deakins
The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times
Awards Chatter
Awards ChatterThe Hollywood Reporter

Recent Guests

Eric Hasso
Modern master in the art of in-camera visual effects and runs Eagle Cot Studios
Eagle Cot Studios
Episode: In-Camera Visual FX Leader Eric Hasso on Virtual Production Workflows, Plates, & More
Jay Holben
Producer, director, educator, and author of filmmaking books.
Episode: Director Jay Holben on Filmmaking Essentials, the State of the Industry, his New Book, & More
Embeth Davidtz
Veteran actor and director, known for her roles in films like 'Schindler's List' and 'Army of Darkness.'
Episode: Embeth Davidtz on "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight," Crafting her Directorial Debut, Lessons from Spielberg, & More
Phil Arntz
Aerial cinematographer who worked on Mission Impossible 7
Aerial Film Company
Episode: "Mission: Impossible" Aerial Cinematography Team on Filming for the Franchise, Collaborating with Cruise, & More
Will Banks
Aerial cinematographer and pilot for film and television
Aerial Film Company
Episode: "Mission: Impossible" Aerial Cinematography Team on Filming for the Franchise, Collaborating with Cruise, & More
Alan Taylor
Prolific director known for his work on major TV series and films.
Episode: "The Sopranos" Director Alan Taylor on "House of the Dragon," "Mad Men" & "Game of Thrones"
Jessica Lee Gagné
Innovative cinematographer with experience in television and film.
Cinematographer for Severance and Escape at Dannemora
Episode: "Severance" Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné on Filming the Series, Working with Ben Stiller, & More
Stefani Robinson
A six-time Emmy nominated writer and producer known for her work on Atlanta, Fargo, and What We Do in the Shadows.
Episode: "Atlanta" Producer Stefani Robinson On Writing/Producing "Adults," "Fargo," "What We Do in the Shadows," & More
Andy Rydzewski
Cinematographer known for his work on A24 films and television series.
A24
Episode: "Friendship" Cinematographer Andy Rydzewski on Shooting the A24 Film, His Career Path, & More

Host

Mike Valinsky
Host of The Making Of

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"Megalopolis" Editor Glen Scantlebury, ACE on Collaborating with Coppola, Cutting "Dracula," "Armageddon," & More
Q: What is the nature of your collaboration with Francis Coppola?
The relationship evolved from being a pair of hands for him to being a trusted collaborator where I could offer my insights more confidently and directly.
"Megalopolis" Editor Glen Scantlebury, ACE on Collaborating with Coppola, Cutting "Dracula," "Armageddon," & More
Q: What recommendations would you have for all those people to get better at your craft, become a better editor, tell a better story?
The best editors are the ones that have a great bond with the director, much more than on their own, because it helps elevate the director as well as yourself.
"The Long Walk" Cinematographer Jo Willems ASC, SBC on Making the Thriller, His Career Path, & More
Q: What is your recommendation as a cinematographer for working well with directors?
Willems advises on the importance of listening to directors and being adaptable to bring the right skills to each project.
"The Long Walk" Cinematographer Jo Willems ASC, SBC on Making the Thriller, His Career Path, & More
Q: How did the creative process for 'The Long Walk' come to you?
Willems shares that Francis Lawrence brought him on board, emphasizing the need for an efficient production schedule and the importance of the storytelling.
"The Long Walk" Cinematographer Jo Willems ASC, SBC on Making the Thriller, His Career Path, & More
Q: When did you realize you wanted to become a cinematographer instead of a director?
Jo Willems explained that he initially wanted to become a director but realized during film school that directing wasn't right for him and found his passion in cinematography instead.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Making Of

What is The Making Of about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the craft and ingenuity involved in filmmaking and television production, episodes feature in-depth discussions with leading professionals in the industry, including directors, cinematographers, and costume designers. The discussions often highlight innovative technologies, creative processes, and the evolving landscape of the film and TV industries, particularly in light of recent technological advancements and market changes. With guests from various backgrounds, the content is likely to inspire not only aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals but also fans of film and television who are interested in the behind-the-scenes intricacies that contribute to the creation of memorable visual stories.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Making Of?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Making Of. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Making Of and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Making Of get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Making Of, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Making Of?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Making Of, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Making Of have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Making Of has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Making Of?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Making Of:

1. Good Hang with Amy Poehler
2. Team Deakins
3. The Daily
4. Awards Chatter
5. The Town with Matthew Belloni

How many episodes of The Making Of are there?

The Making Of launched 2 years ago and published 99 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Making Of?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Making Of?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Making Of from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Making Of?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Making Of. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Making Of?

Recent guests on The Making Of include:

1. Eric Hasso
2. Jay Holben
3. Embeth Davidtz
4. Phil Arntz
5. Will Banks
6. Alan Taylor
7. Jessica Lee Gagné
8. Stefani Robinson

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days